Purcell to revitalise Caernarfon Island site

Purcell is appointed to rejuvenate a group of derelict buildings in Caernarfon, North Wales.

The regeneration of the island site is part of a wider strategy for the Waterfront, the Caernarfon culture and heritage led regeneration and tourist destination programme that will safeguard the heritage of this fascinating area. Purcell’s involvement began at feasibility stage and following a successful tender process, the practice has recently been appointed to develop the scheme through to completion, subject to funding.

The island site forms part of a manmade waterfront, the Slate Quay, on the north bank of the River Seiont. Today, the site is a dense huddle of buildings and structures characterised by their individuality of style, heights, forms and utilitarian materials and details.